Absorption, Mentalizing, and Mysticism: Sensing the Presence of the Divine

Research suggests trait absorption, individual differences in Theory of Mind (ToM), and orthopraxical training are important for explaining a variety of extraordinary experiences typically associated with religion. However, no studies exist quantifying ToM ability or testing its relationship with tr...

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Subtitles:Special Issue: Imagination & Religion
Authors: Coleman, Thomas J. (Author) ; Bartlett, James E.] (Author) ; Atkinson, Andrew (Author) ; Hood, Ralph W., Jr. 1942- (Author) ; Silver, Christopher F. 1976- (Author) ; Holcombe, Jenny M. (Author) ; Swanson, Sally B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. [2019]
In: Journal for the cognitive science of religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 63-84
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Theory of mind / Absorption (Psychology) / Imagination / Mentalization / Mystical experience / Spiritual experience / Religious practice
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
Further subjects:B Religious Experience
B Absorption
B Mentalizing
B Mysticism
B Ritual
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